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YOUNG CALF [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-09-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cattle Raising
- Meats and Meat Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dairy feeder calf
1, record 1, English, dairy%20feeder%20calf
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dairy feeder 2, record 1, English, dairy%20feeder
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A young … calf that leaves a dairy farm to enter the red meat industry. 3, record 1, English, - dairy%20feeder%20calf
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dairy feeder calves fall under the [Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Veal Cattle] until they are moved from young animal housing and management systems ... into housing and management systems intended for growing and finishing. 4, record 1, English, - dairy%20feeder%20calf
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Most dairy feeder calves are male. 5, record 1, English, - dairy%20feeder%20calf
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des bovins
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- veau de type laitier d'engraissement
1, record 1, French, veau%20de%20type%20laitier%20d%27engraissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jeune veau […] qui quitte la ferme laitière pour entrer dans l'industrie de la viande rouge. 1, record 1, French, - veau%20de%20type%20laitier%20d%27engraissement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La plupart des veaux de type laitier d'engraissement sont des mâles. 2, record 1, French, - veau%20de%20type%20laitier%20d%27engraissement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-06-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cattle Raising
- Animal Science
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- first-calf heifer
1, record 2, English, first%2Dcalf%20heifer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- first-calver 1, record 2, English, first%2Dcalver
correct
- first-calf cow 2, record 2, English, first%2Dcalf%20cow
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A young cow who has given birth to its first calf. 3, record 2, English, - first%2Dcalf%20heifer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
First-calvers often require more attention following calving. They require more labor and higher-quality feeds; however, by investing the time in these young cows, they often stay in the herd longer and are productive cows. 4, record 2, English, - first%2Dcalf%20heifer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des bovins
- Zootechnie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- génisse primipare
1, record 2, French, g%C3%A9nisse%20primipare
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- vache primipare 2, record 2, French, vache%20primipare
correct, feminine noun
- primipare 3, record 2, French, primipare
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les veaux nés de génisses primipares courent un risque plus élevé de ne pas recevoir suffisamment de colostrum de bonne qualité. 4, record 2, French, - g%C3%A9nisse%20primipare
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-03-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
- Phraseology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cattle
1, record 3, English, cattle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
He has 50 head of cattle. The term "cattle" is used only with a plural verb or pronoun, e. g. The cattle ARE grazing in the field. Group : a bow, bunch, creaght, draft, drift, drive, drove, flote, head, herd, lot, team/yoke(oxen) ;a booly(a company of herdsmen wandering with their cattle) ;a dairy(milch cows) of cattle. Male : bull, ox, steer. Female : cow. Young :calf, stirk, bullock(male), heifer(female). Cry : bulls bellow, cows low. 2, record 3, English, - cattle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
- Phraséologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bœuf
1, record 3, French, b%26oelig%3Buf
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groupe : un troupeau de bœufs. Mâle : bœuf, taureau. Femelle : vache, génisse, taure. Petit : veau, taurillon. Cri : beugler, meugler. 2, record 3, French, - b%26oelig%3Buf
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-10-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cattle Raising
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bobby calf
1, record 4, English, bobby%20calf
correct, Australia, New Zealand
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A very young calf slaughtered for human consumption. 2, record 4, English, - bobby%20calf
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... no more than a week old ... 3, record 4, English, - bobby%20calf
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bobby calf: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’agriculture” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 4, record 4, English, - bobby%20calf
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des bovins
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- petit veau
1, record 4, French, petit%20veau
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Moins de 45 kg. 1, record 4, French, - petit%20veau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
petit veau : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 4, French, - petit%20veau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-04-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cattle Raising
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- heifer
1, record 5, English, heifer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- heifer calf 2, record 5, English, heifer%20calf
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One that has never borne young or developed the proportions of a mature cow used especially in the meat trade. 3, record 5, English, - heifer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A young animal is called a calf for the first year. A female is a heifer calf... 4, record 5, English, - heifer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des bovins
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- génisse
1, record 5, French, g%C3%A9nisse
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- taure 2, record 5, French, taure
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jeune vache qui n'a pas encore vêlé [...] 3, record 5, French, - g%C3%A9nisse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On distingue deux types de génisses : la génisse d'élevage, destinée au renouvellement du troupeau, et la génisse de boucherie, destinée à la production de viande. 4, record 5, French, - g%C3%A9nisse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
taure : au Québec, le terme «taure» désigne une génisse d'un an et plus. 5, record 5, French, - g%C3%A9nisse
Record 5, Key term(s)
- veau femelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de ganado bovino
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ternera
1, record 5, Spanish, ternera
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cría hembra de la vaca. 2, record 5, Spanish, - ternera
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-08-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- deer
1, record 6, English, deer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Group : a bevy of roe deer(6 head) ;a brace of bucks; a game of red deer; a great bevy of roe deer(12 deer) ;a great herd of deer(80 head), a herd of deer, a leash of deer(3) ;a little herd of deer(20 head), a middle bevy of roe deer(10 head) ;a middle herd of deer(40 head) ;a quarry, parcel(hinds), rangale or common herd of deer. Male : buck, stag, hart. Female : doe, hind. Young : fawn, calf, kid, pricket/brocket(male). 2, record 6, English, - deer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cerf
1, record 6, French, cerf
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- chevreuil 2, record 6, French, chevreuil
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groupe [cerf] troupeau, harde, troupe, harpail, harpaille. Mâle: cerf. Femelle: biche. Petit: faon, hère (6 mois), brocard (1 an), daguet (1-2 ans). Un cerf peut bramer (rut), mugir, raire (rut), râler (faon), raller (rare, faon) ou réer (vieilli, rut). Groupe [chevreuil] troupe. Mâle: chevreuil. Femelle: chevrette. Petit: chevrotin, brocard (1 an), faon, daguet (1-2 ans). Cri: bramer, raire, réer. 3, record 6, French, - cerf
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mamíferos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciervo
1, record 6, Spanish, ciervo
correct, masculine noun, Argentina, Chile, Spain
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- venado 2, record 6, Spanish, venado
correct, masculine noun, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-02-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Women's Clothing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- capri pants
1, record 7, English, capri%20pants
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- capri 2, record 7, English, capri
correct
- capris 3, record 7, English, capris
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A slim-fitting women’s pant that stops just above the ankle. 4, record 7, English, - capri%20pants
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Capri pants(often just called capris) are a style of trousers worn primarily by young women during the summer. They are designed to end near the mid-calf or just below the calf. 5, record 7, English, - capri%20pants
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Named after the Italian vacation island of Capri where the cut became popular in the 1950s, capris continue to offer resort style and relaxed elegance. 4, record 7, English, - capri%20pants
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements pour dames
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pantalon capri
1, record 7, French, pantalon%20capri
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- capri 1, record 7, French, capri
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Pantalon] plus long, coupé au mollet ou à la cheville, et plus large [que le pantalon corsaire]. 1, record 7, French, - pantalon%20capri
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-02-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Animal Housing Facilities
- Animal Science
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- calf house
1, record 8, English, calf%20house
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- calfhouse 2, record 8, English, calfhouse
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The aim must be to use your most suitable house for young calves, wean as early as possible and move the older calves out to make room for younger ones. If choosing a building for conversion to use a calf house bear in mind that it is usually easier to close down an open shed rather than to open up a closed one. 1, record 8, English, - calf%20house
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Logement des animaux d'élevage
- Zootechnie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- vitellerie
1, record 8, French, vitellerie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bâtiment où on élève les veaux. 1, record 8, French, - vitellerie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-12-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Cattle Raising
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- young bull
1, record 9, English, young%20bull
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- bull calf 2, record 9, English, bull%20calf
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A young uncastrated male bovine. 3, record 9, English, - young%20bull
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A young animal is called a calf for the first year..., a male is a bull calf until it is castrated, after which it is called a steer calf. 4, record 9, English, - young%20bull
Record 9, Key term(s)
- male calf
- bull-calf
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des bovins
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- taurillon
1, record 9, French, taurillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- jeune taureau 2, record 9, French, jeune%20taureau
correct, masculine noun
- veau mâle 3, record 9, French, veau%20m%C3%A2le
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jeune bovin mâle de plus de 6 mois [...] 4, record 9, French, - taurillon
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Jeune bovin mâle entier. 3, record 9, French, - taurillon
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de ganado bovino
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- ternero
1, record 9, Spanish, ternero
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- eral 2, record 9, Spanish, eral
correct, masculine noun
- becerro 3, record 9, Spanish, becerro
see observation, masculine noun
- añojo 4, record 9, Spanish, a%C3%B1ojo
see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cría macho de la vaca. 5, record 9, Spanish, - ternero
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
becerro. Cría macho de la vaca hasta que cumple uno o dos años o poco más. 6, record 9, Spanish, - ternero
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
añojo: De 1 año. 4, record 9, Spanish, - ternero
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
eral: mayor de 1 año, pero menor de 2 años. 7, record 9, Spanish, - ternero
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-11-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- boar
1, record 10, English, boar
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- wild boar 2, record 10, English, wild%20boar
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Group : a herd, singular or sounder of boars. Young : squeaker, calf. No specific names for the male or female of the species. 3, record 10, English, - boar
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sanglier
1, record 10, French, sanglier
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groupe : harde. Mâle : O. Femelle : laie. Petit : marcassin. Cri : grogner, grommeler, nasiller, roumer. 2, record 10, French, - sanglier
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-10-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Chamois, Calf Leather and Parchment (Leather Ind.)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- calf leather
1, record 11, English, calf%20leather
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Leather made from the skins of young cattle from a few days up to a few months old, the skins weighing up to 15 lbs. Calf leather is finer grained, lighter in weight and more supple than cowhide. 2, record 11, English, - calf%20leather
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Chamoiserie, buffleterie et parcheminerie (Ind. du cuir)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cuir de veau
1, record 11, French, cuir%20de%20veau
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-07-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Cattle Raising
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- steer calf
1, record 12, English, steer%20calf
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A young animal is called a calf for the first year... ;a male is a bull calf until it is castrated, after which it is called a steer calf. 2, record 12, English, - steer%20calf
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des bovins
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- veau mâle châtré
1, record 12, French, veau%20m%C3%A2le%20ch%C3%A2tr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- jeune bouvillon 1, record 12, French, jeune%20bouvillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bouvillon : jeune bovin castré, à croissance rapide et continue [...] 2, record 12, French, - veau%20m%C3%A2le%20ch%C3%A2tr%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-06-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
- Phraseology
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- elephant
1, record 13, English, elephant
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Group : a flock, herd or parade of elephants. Male : bull. Female : cow. Young :calf. Cry : trumpet. 2, record 13, English, - elephant
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
- Phraséologie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- éléphant
1, record 13, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9phant
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groupe: troupeau. Mâle: éléphant. Femelle: éléphante. Petit: éléphanteau. Cri: bareter (baréter), barrir, barrisser, barron(n)er. 2, record 13, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9phant
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1992-06-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
- Phraseology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- hippopotamus
1, record 14, English, hippopotamus
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plural : hippopotami. Group : a school or bloat of hippopotami. Young :calf. There are no specific names for the male or female of the species. 2, record 14, English, - hippopotamus
Record 14, Key term(s)
- hippopotami
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
- Phraséologie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- hippopotame
1, record 14, French, hippopotame
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mammifère énorme, végétarien et amphibie avec une peau nue. Il habite les eaux douces d'Afrique. Ses canines inférieures sont parfois très développées. 2, record 14, French, - hippopotame
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1992-06-29
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
- Phraseology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- rhinoceros
1, record 15, English, rhinoceros
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Group : a crash or stubbornness of rhinoceros. Male : bull. Female : cow. Young :calf. 2, record 15, English, - rhinoceros
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
- Phraséologie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- rhinocéros
1, record 15, French, rhinoc%C3%A9ros
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groupe: O. Mâle: O. Femelle: O. Cri: bareter, baréter, barrir . 2, record 15, French, - rhinoc%C3%A9ros
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1992-06-29
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
- Phraseology
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- camel
1, record 16, English, camel
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Group : a caravan(with merchandise), flock, herd, train of camels. Male : bull. Female : cow. Young : foal, calf, colt. Cry : grunt. 2, record 16, English, - camel
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
- Phraséologie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- chameau
1, record 16, French, chameau
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groupe: caravane. Mâle: chameau. Femelle: chamelle. Petit: chamélon, chamelet. Un chameau peut blatérer (blatèrement) ou blatir. Tous ces termes s'appliquent également au dromadaire et au méhari. 2, record 16, French, - chameau
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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